🌾 Protein in Teff
Teff has 3.9 g of protein per 100 g, along with 101 kcal, 20 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. That means 15% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
3.9 g
Calories
101
Carbs
20 g
Fats
0.7 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 30 | 1.2 g | 6 g | 0.2 g |
| 50 g | 51 | 2 g | 10 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g | 101 | 3.9 g | 20 g | 0.7 g |
| 150 g | 152 | 5.9 g | 30 g | 1 g |
| 200 g | 202 | 7.8 g | 40 g | 1.4 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Beef Gravy — 4 g per 100 g
- Frosted Toaster Pastry — 4 g per 100 g
- Injera (Teff Flatbread) — 4 g per 100 g
- Wild Rice (cooked) — 4 g per 100 g
- Yellow Mustard — 4 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in teff?
- Teff contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 101 kcal, 20 g carbs and 0.7 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of teff?
- A 200 g portion of teff gives about 7.8 g protein and 202 calories.
- Is teff a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 15% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of teff?
- 30 g of teff has roughly 30 calories, 1.2 g protein, 6 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.